Category: Glossary
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Sceletium tortuosum
Definition:Sceletium tortuosum is the botanical name for the South African succulent plant commonly known as kanna. It has a long history of traditional use by indigenous peoples such as the…
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Serotonin
Definition:Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that plays a major role in regulating mood, anxiety, sleep, digestion, and even pain perception. It’s often referred to as the “feel-good” chemical in the brain.…
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Monoamine
Definition:Monoamines are a group of neurotransmitters that include serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. These chemicals play key roles in regulating mood, motivation, attention, and emotional responses. What it does:Monoamines act as…
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Mesembrine
Definition:Mesembrine is the primary active alkaloid found in the kanna plant (Sceletium tortuosum). It is largely responsible for the mood-enhancing and anxiolytic effects users report Further reading – What is…
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Alkaloid
Definition:An alkaloid is a naturally occurring compound found in plants that typically contains nitrogen and has physiological effects on humans or animals. In the context of kanna:Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) contains…